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Tendonitis in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton

Tendons are tough, flexible bands of fibrous tissue that attach muscles to bone. Tendonitis is a very common cause of foot or ankle pain that typically occurs due to inflammation around a tendon. This condition most often is the result of an overuse injury, but improper stretching prior to or incorrect form during physical activity can also contribute to the tendonitis.

Symptoms of Tendonitis in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton

Tendon injuries can be acute, meaning they occur suddenly, or they can be chronic and develop over a period of time. Pain associated with tendonitis for Boynton Beach or Boca Raton patients is typically dull and aching. However, as the condition worsens, you may experience sharp, burning, or radiating pain around the foot or ankle. Some of the other symptoms associated with tendonitis include:

Stiffness

Swelling

Weakness

Tenderness

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to contact our podiatrists in Boynton Beach or Boca Raton for tendonitis evaluation and treatment planning.

Types of Tendonitis in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach

The most common forms of tendonitis that affect the foot and ankle include:

Achilles tendonitis: The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the foot, and it attaches the calf muscles to the back of the heel. Achilles tendonitis occurs when this tendon becomes inflamed.

Posterior tibial tendonitis: This condition occurs when the posterior tibial tendon, which attaches the calf muscle to the bones on the inside of the foot, becomes inflamed or ruptured.

Peroneal tendonitis: The peroneal tendons run down the outside of the ankle just behind the fibula and can become strained and inflamed due to overuse.

Flexor tendonitis: The flexor tendon is responsible for stabilizing the toes. Pain may be felt in the arch of the foot or on the inside back of the ankle.

By understanding the different types of tendonitis, our podiatrists in Boca Raton or Boynton Beach can properly treat your condition.

The goal of medical tendonitis treatment is to alleviate pain and inflammation. The treatment method our foot doctors recommend will depend on the severity of the condition. For mild tendonitis, Dr. Pinsky, Dr. Greissman or Dr. Aedo, our Boynton Beach and Boca Raton podiatrists, will most likely start with conservative treatments. These might include new shoe recommendations, arch supports or orthotics and prescription braces. For more serious cases of tendonitis, our podiatrists may offer anti-inflammatory or cortisone injections to reduce any immediate pain. When the condition does not respond to noninvasive treatments, minimally invasive surgical procedures may be required.